Digestion Support | Big Easy Acupuncture, Metairie LA
What Goes In, Should Come Out
IBS, Bloating, Reflux, and Gut–Nervous System Imbalance
Digestive Issues & Nervous System Regulation
Digestive problems often don’t start in the stomach alone.
They’re closely tied to nervous system response, stress regulation, body signaling, and circulation.
Many patients who come in have tried diet changes, supplements, or medications, yet still experience unpredictable digestion tied to stress and nervous system reactivity.
What Digestive Issues Feel Like:
- Bloating or abdominal pressure, especially after meals
- IBS (constipation, diarrhea, or mixed)
- Reflux, nausea, or indigestion
- Poor appetite or feeling full too quickly
- Excess hunger or snacking appetite
- Irregular bowel movements
- Sense of sluggishness after sugary or fatty foods
- Urgency or rushing to reach the bathroom
- Abdominal tension or cramping
- Digestive issues worse with stress
- Fatigue or brain fog associated with meals
Many patients notice symptoms worsen during work stress, travel, disrupted sleep, or periods where meals are rushed or inconsistent.
At Big Easy Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Metairie, we help people understand why their digestion is off and support the body so digestion becomes calmer, more predictable, and more resilient.
How Does Acupuncture Support Digestive Function?
For many people, the answer is yes.
Acupuncture works by:
- Nervous system regulation
- Circulation to the digestive organs and support of gut motility
- Improves signaling to the brain, spine, and internal organs
- Reduction of muscular and fascial tensions affecting digestion
- Stress responses that interfere with digestion
Care is individualized based on how symptoms show up for you, not just the diagnosis.
Common Digestive Conditions We See
Digestive support may help people experiencing:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Functional bloating or abdominal pressure
- Acid reflux or indigestion
- Stress-related digestive symptoms
- Irregular bowel habits
- Gut discomfort without clear structural findings
IBS is included here because many cases involve nervous system sensitivity rather than structural damage.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments for digestive concerns depends on several factors, including:
- How long digestive symptoms have been present
- The type of digestive issue being treated
- Whether symptoms are recent or long-standing
- Your individual response to treatment
- Your treatment goals
- Overall health factors such as sleep, stress, diet consistency, and nervous system regulation
Care may involve acupuncture, custom herbal blends, or a combination of both, depending on your needs and preferences.
Acute digestive issues (recent changes, short-term flare-ups, or stress-related symptoms) may respond within 1–5 visits or short-term herbal support, especially when triggers are identified early.
Chronic digestive issues often begin with 2 visits per week for 2–3 weeks when using acupuncture, with treatments spacing out as digestion, energy, and bowel patterns stabilize.
For some patients, custom herbal blends may be used as a standalone approach or alongside acupuncture to support longer-term regulation.
Maintenance care is optional. Some patients choose periodic acupuncture visits, ongoing herbal support, or both to help prevent flare-ups and maintain consistent digestion during busy or demanding periods.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your visit includes:
- A detailed intake focused on digestion, stress, and lifestyle patterns
- Acupuncture tailored to nervous system and digestive support
- Hands-on techniques as needed
- Time to rest and allow the body to shift into a calmer state
Treatment may include:
- Acupuncture
- Gentle bodywork
- Cupping or gua sha when helpful
- Herbal Medicine
- Recommended at-home exercises
- Lifestyle change recommendations
Metrics of Improvement for Digestive Issues
Progress may look like:
- Energy is more stable throughout the day
- Less bloating or abdominal pressure
- More stable appetite and hunger cues
- More consistent bowel habits
- Bowel movements are more complete and easier to pass
- Reduced urgency, cramping, or discomfort
- Fewer stress-triggered flare-ups
- Improved comfort during and after meals
Improvement isn’t always instant, but it should feel noticeable, functional, and meaningful over time.
When to Seek Medical Care (Red Flags 🚩)
You should seek medical evaluation if you experience:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Persistent or high fever
- Persistent or common shortness of breath
- Blood in stool
- Persistent vomiting
- Severe, persistent, or worsening abdominal pain
- Personality changes or disorientation
- Feeling full with minimal food
- Migraine headaches or flashes of light
Acupuncture works best as part of a thoughtful care plan when serious conditions have been ruled out.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and First Visit page for more common questions:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Ready to Support Your Digestion?
If digestive symptoms are affecting your comfort, energy, or daily routine, acupuncture may help your body regulate more effectively.
Care is always collaborative, measured, and adjusted based on how your body responds.
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